Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Accredit'

English Word: accredit

Key Russian Translations:

• аккредитовать [ɐkrʲɪdʲɪˈtovətʲ] - [Formal, Verb]
• уполномочить [ʊpəɫnɐˈmotʃʲɪtʲ] - [Formal, Verb, Often in legal or diplomatic contexts]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

аккредитовать: [ɐkrʲɪdʲɪˈtovətʲ]

Note on аккредитовать: Stress falls on the fourth syllable; ensure the soft 'р' sound is pronounced correctly.

уполномочить: [ʊpəɫnɐˈmotʃʲɪtʲ]

Note on уполномочить: Stress on the third syllable; the 'ч' is a soft sound, similar to 'ch' in 'church'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. To officially recognize or authorize (e.g., an institution or person)

Translation(s) & Context:

• аккредитовать - Commonly used for official recognition of institutions, diplomats, or journalists.

Usage Examples:

• Университет был аккредитован министерством образования.

  The university was accredited by the Ministry of Education.

• Журналистов аккредитовали на международную конференцию.

  The journalists were accredited for the international conference.

• Эта организация аккредитует школы по всему миру.

  This organization accredits schools worldwide.

2. To grant authority or power (e.g., to represent or act on behalf)

Translation(s) & Context:

• уполномочить - Used in contexts of granting authority, often in legal or diplomatic settings.

Usage Examples:

• Его уполномочили представлять компанию на переговорах.

  He was accredited to represent the company in negotiations.

• Совет уполномочил её действовать от имени всех членов.

  The council accredited her to act on behalf of all members.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

аккредитовать (Verb, Perfective): Regular verb of the 1st conjugation. Below is the present tense conjugation (though typically used in past or future due to perfective aspect).

уполномочить (Verb, Perfective): Also a regular verb of the 1st conjugation. Conjugation follows a similar pattern to аккредитовать.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for аккредитовать:

• сертифицировать (to certify, often for institutions)
• утвердить (to approve, in formal contexts)

Synonyms for уполномочить:

• доверить (to entrust, less formal)
• назначить (to appoint, often for roles)

Antonyms:

• дисквалифицировать (to disqualify, for аккредитовать)
• лишить полномочий (to deprive of authority, for уполномочить)

Related Phrases:

• аккредитовать журналиста - To accredit a journalist (used in media contexts).
• уполномочить на действие - To authorize for action (common in legal contexts).
• аккредитация учреждения - Accreditation of an institution (used in educational or professional spheres).

Usage Notes:

• аккредитовать is more specific to formal recognition or certification, especially in institutional or professional contexts. It is rarely used in casual speech.
• уполномочить emphasizes granting authority or power to act on behalf of someone, often in legal or diplomatic settings. It carries a sense of delegation.
• Choose between the two based on whether the focus is on "recognition" (аккредитовать) or "authorization" (уполномочить).

Common Errors:

• Error: Using аккредитовать when the context calls for уполномочить, e.g., saying "аккредитовать на переговоры" (incorrect) instead of "уполномочить на переговоры" (correct) for authorizing someone for negotiations.

  Explanation: аккредитовать is about formal recognition, not delegation of power.

• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation, e.g., stressing the wrong syllable in аккредитовать.

  Explanation: Stress is on the fourth syllable [ɐkrʲɪdʲɪˈtovətʲ]; incorrect stress can make the word sound unnatural.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian-speaking countries, the concept of accreditation (аккредитация) is highly significant in bureaucratic and professional contexts. For example, journalists often need official accreditation to cover events, and educational institutions must be accredited to be recognized. Understanding the formal nature of аккредитовать is key to using it appropriately.

Related Concepts:

• сертификация (certification)
• лицензирование (licensing)
• авторизация (authorization)